9:21 PM,
Oct. 4, 2012

City officials are hoping to develop the Red River District into a residential hub downtown.

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A new spark recently was struck to reinvigorate Shreveport's downtown, but past failures and long-standing neglect hang over the Red River District and underpin challenges for its revival.

Located under the Texas Street Bridge, the often-traversed and rarely used strip is now in the hands of the city of Shreveport after six years of ownership by the Eldorado Resort Casino. Only two businesses - a restaurant and a bar - remain active.

City officials view their new acquisition as a gem in a downtown making slow strides to increase foot traffic, attract business and develop its potential as a ...